Ebony Stewart Kisses Fear on the Mouth

'Love Letters to Balled Fists' puts slam poetry on the printed page

"...When Ebony Stewart wrote her first poem, she had barely spoken..."

Feb. 27, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

Ebony Stewart's Hunger

Spoken-word artist Ebony Stewart enters a new stage with her solo show Hunger

"...this week at the Vortex. They were penned by Ebony Stewart, a poet who has spent the past decade..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ocean at the Vortex

In her solo show, Ebony Stewart makes a canvas out of herself and a beautiful gift we should embrace

"...The ocean means a lot in Ebony Stewart's one-woman show at the Vortex. The spiritual connection..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Gay Place: Merry Soxmas

Ebony Stewart holds a sock drive as the holidays are upon us

"...beloved BedPost Confessions, the mere mention of the name Ebony Stewart issues waves and tidings of comfort and joy...."

Dec. 25, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Slam Sisters

The Women of the World Poetry Slam brings Austin a spoken-word contest that's about more than scores

"...including Roop, who will represent Austin Poetry Slam, and Ebony Stewart, who will represent Austin Neo-Soul Lounge. This is..."

March 21, 2014 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...Judith Laird, Three Tall Women Emily Rankin, Wraith Radio Ebony Stewart, Ocean Amelia Turner, A Perfect Robot..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Gay Place Top 10s: IIIII-dentity!

Ring it in gaily!

"...LAST CHANCE!!! OPERATION: SOCK DONATION Word warrior Ebony Stewart is collecting socks for the homeless! Go buy..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Words Escape Us

Another week with too much LGBTQ to do in ATX. Dang.

"...to describe her sheer, heartstopping brilliance. Just go see Ebony Stewart. Truth. ON OUR GAYDAR..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

'XXV – Anticipation of Next'

A decade after joining Tapestry, Matthew Shields choreographs the kickoff to its 25th season

"...tap, live jazz, and spoken word by guest artist Ebony Stewart to spin its story of youthful dreams and..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Session 2: Pleasure Journeys for the Intrepid Lady Explorer Ebony Stewart, Hunger Holland Taylor, Ann Jennifer Underwood, Terminus Ben..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...enjoy even without the Blu-ray.   – James Scott Ebony Stewart’s MLK Day Open Mic..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Five Gallery Shows to Beat the Summer Heat

Cool visions, cool on the skin

"...Oyelola, Joe Anderson, Carlton Wilcoxson, Elisha Luckett, Hakeem Adewumi, Ebony Stewart, Faylita Hicks, Raie Crawford, and Vincent Johnson.Aug. 17-Oct...."

Aug. 11, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Seen / Soon: Jan. 12

Stepping into the richly crafted cartoon world of the Haas Brothers and honoring Dr. King on his day with a Poetry Open Mic

"...this expressive celebration, and with the eloquent and impassioned Ebony Stewart (Ocean, Hunger) running the show, you can count..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Arts Column

2017 Payne Theatre Award Winners

Lotta love for Nevermore, Drowning Girls, Agent Andromeda

"...Lead Actress Ebony Stewart, Ocean..."

Oct. 25, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Gay Place

Too excited about Pride to let 2017 get me down

"...Ocean – A Play by Ebony Stewart Join Ebony Stewart for the premiere of her..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

A slow week, but there's still fun to be had

"...Torch Wildfire Reading Series presents: April Walker and Ebony Stewart Spend a literary evening with Cave Canem graduate..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

The 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

The 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Company's True Story; Hyde Park Theatre's The Night Alive; Ebony Stewart and the Vortex's Hunger; Tapestry Dance Company's In..."

May 27, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Year of the Booster

The 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Company’s True Story, Hyde Park Theatre’s The Night Alive, Ebony Stewart and the Vortex’s Hunger, Tapestry Dance Company’s In..."

May 25, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Gross In

Is any writer in Austin as revolting and entertaining as Andrew Hilbert?

"...where he's published writers such as Sam Treviño and Ebony Stewart, among others...."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature by François Pointeau

Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2015

Wild theatrical energy and masterful performances were the hallmarks of outstanding theatre in 2015

"...Ebony Stewart brought all the fire and fearlessness that's made..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pleasure of the Paynes 2015

Big wins for Am I White?, Heathers at the 2015 theatre awards

"...present almost as much as winning a prize did. Ebony Stewart had the audience spellbound with a selection from..."

Oct. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Gay Place: Last Gasp

The annual Splash Days ritual is back

"...Hunger One-woman show written and performed by brilliant Ebony Stewart, directed by Zell Miller III. Thu.-Sat., Sept. 3-5,..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Top 10 Theatrical Delights of the Latter Half of 2011

Recapping the fightin', spoonin', boppin' stage sensations of 2011's summer and fall

"...8) EBONY STEWART AS THE LADY IN RED IN 'FOR COLORED..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Arts Feature by Jillian Owens

For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf

The classic choreopoem becomes a tight ensemble piece in seven-part harmony

"...tight ensemble piece in a seven-part harmony (although badass Ebony Stewart as the Lady in Red and effervescent Chandra..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Radio Silence: a word opera

Zell Miller III's hip-hop opera is fascinating when it isn't flying by so quickly

"...physicality; Wanda Holland, with her rich, deep voice; and Ebony Stewart, morphing effortlessly from one distinct character to the..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

GABC Pictures Black Austin

#iamblackaustin showcases a diversity of black Austinites

"...having been declared a "Top 30 Under 30" by Ebony magazine and a "Top 40 Under 40" by her..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Event Celebrates New Austin Poet Laureate Program

KB Brookins and Amanda Johnston on what it means to be a poetry city

"...readings from talented local orators, including award-winning multihyphenate art-ivist Ebony Stewart, 2019 Texas Poet Laureate Carrie Fountain, Kingsley Tufts..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by Cy White

Juneteenth Events in Austin

Commemorate the end of slavery in Texas with these happenings

"...a Black human. Including the remarkable dynamism of poets Ebony Stewart, Akeem Olaj, and Shasparay, as well as the..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Red Ribbon Revelries

Local Austin health orgs celebrate World AIDS Day 35 with fun and educational events

"...will be honored, and performances by Theo Love and Ebony Stewart. Find more info on tickets, locations, and times..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Vortex vs. Coronavirus: The Shows Really Do Go On

Melissa Vogt explains the how and the why

"...now – that tends to get a big crowd. Ebony Stewart’s show that we did last week, that got..."

Sept. 24, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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